From: Irwin, Benjamin via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Date: Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Subject: Shaftsbury Barracks / Serious Bodily Injury Crash - Sandgate
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B3002551
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ben Irwin
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: July 15, 2024 / 0734 hours
STREET: SE Corners Rd
TOWN: Sandgate
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Woodcock Rd
WEATHER: Clear / Sunny
ROAD CONDITIONS: Gravel / Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Austin Carrier
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2001
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Jalen Davis
AGE: 18
SEAT BELT? N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 1994
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor
INJURIES: Serious Bodily Injury
HOSPITAL: Albany Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on SE Corners Rd in Sandgate involving a pedestrian.
At this time, initial investigation has revealed that Austin Carrier was operating a white 2001 Jeep Cherokee, towing a green 1994 Jeep Cherokee with a chain. The green Jeep was being steered by Jalen Davis. As the white Jeep began to go up an incline in the roadway, the driveshaft of the Jeep broke causing both Jeeps to roll backwards. Both Carrier and Davis jumped out of the Jeeps they were controlling. As Davis exited the green Jeep, she tripped, fell, and was unable to get out of the way before the white Jeep rolled back. The white Jeep rolled over the top of Davis causing serious bodily injury.
Davis was ultimately flown to Albany Medical Center for serious bodily injuries. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.
The Vermont State Police was assisted by Arlington Rescue.
The issuing of VCVC's and potential criminal charges are pending further investigation.
Date: Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Subject: Shaftsbury Barracks / Serious Bodily Injury Crash - Sandgate
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B3002551
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ben Irwin
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: July 15, 2024 / 0734 hours
STREET: SE Corners Rd
TOWN: Sandgate
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Woodcock Rd
WEATHER: Clear / Sunny
ROAD CONDITIONS: Gravel / Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Austin Carrier
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2001
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Jalen Davis
AGE: 18
SEAT BELT? N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 1994
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor
INJURIES: Serious Bodily Injury
HOSPITAL: Albany Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on SE Corners Rd in Sandgate involving a pedestrian.
At this time, initial investigation has revealed that Austin Carrier was operating a white 2001 Jeep Cherokee, towing a green 1994 Jeep Cherokee with a chain. The green Jeep was being steered by Jalen Davis. As the white Jeep began to go up an incline in the roadway, the driveshaft of the Jeep broke causing both Jeeps to roll backwards. Both Carrier and Davis jumped out of the Jeeps they were controlling. As Davis exited the green Jeep, she tripped, fell, and was unable to get out of the way before the white Jeep rolled back. The white Jeep rolled over the top of Davis causing serious bodily injury.
Davis was ultimately flown to Albany Medical Center for serious bodily injuries. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.
The Vermont State Police was assisted by Arlington Rescue.
The issuing of VCVC's and potential criminal charges are pending further investigation.
